GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
malcontenta discontented person:
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter